Amazon Power Generation Engineer Datacenter Engineering 

United States, Kansas 

85760848

The Power Generation Engineer for AWS Data Center Power Generation and transmission Infrastructure owns the successful delivery of the newest generations of data center energy innovations, and electrical power generation infrastructure technologies from concept to at-scale global implementation.You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Power Generation Engineer will include:-Capture requirements and turn aspirational company or customer goals into well-defined, achievable and testable specifications and solutions.-Feasibility, design and construction of utility scale generation plants, energy storage systems, and associated substations.-Development of design proposals which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements.-Participate in site selection reviews.-Work with local utilities and grid operators to understand and define the interconnection requirements.-Work with internal teams to understand user/ customer requirements.-Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate electrical equipment.-Work with local authorities having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with IEEE/ANSI, UL, IEC, EU requirements and building codes.-Review and approval of equipment submittals including test and commissioning requirements.-Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during research and development projects.-Communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds.-Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, functional test scripts, reports and version release notes.-Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Electrical Basis of Design (BoD) with constant auditing.-Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations and electrical systems audits as needed.-Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.-Having fun and offering creative, out of the box solutions.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

-Bachelor’s degree in engineering-5+ years of experience with design and operation of utility scale power plants in a utility, or project development company.-Understanding of the US ANSI, UL, NERC, FERC, NESC and European EN & IEC standards.-Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.-Knowledge of Carbon Neutrality and Global Net-Zero Carbon Objectives-Knowledge of Greenhouse Gas and Global Air Quality Emissions Reduction techniques including NOx, SOx, PM, CH4, CO2, and SF6 as it applies to electrical power generation.-Technical expertise in relay protection schemes, HV & MV circuit breakers, power and distribution transformers, electrical switchgear, grounding and earthing schemes.

-Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering.-7+ years of relevant design experience deploying utility scale power plants across the United States.-Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of generation plants, nuclear plants, energy storage assets, and substations.-Understanding of mechanical equipment and system design.-Experience with fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects.-Experience with Hyperscale Distributed Energy Projects such as Battery Energy Storage (BESS), Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES), Fuel Cells, Solar, and Wind.-Experience with designing, deploying, operating utility scale power plants and interconnections.
Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards.